Thicket Globemallow
Sphaeralcea fendleri
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, KS, NM and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Thicket globemallow is a compact perennial with silvery-green foliage and bright orange cup-shaped flowers that bloom throughout summer. This drought-tolerant native forms neat clumps and requires minimal care once established. The flowers attract numerous pollinators while the plant maintains an organized, non-spreading habit.
In an HOA neighborhood
Thicket Globemallow is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May appear sparse in winter depending on leaf retention
Wildlife value
The bright orange flowers are magnets for native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. This plant provides consistent nectar sources when many other natives have finished flowering.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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